We are seeking an experienced and proactive Tax Advisory Manager / Senior Manager to join our award-winning and growing private client team. We have an energetic and dynamic team that delivers exciting projects across a broad range of subjects including: succession planning and IHT, trusts, transactions, international, and rural matters. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a diverse portfolio of private clients, providing bespoke tax planning and advisory solutions, while also overseeing compliance processes.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, forward-thinking tax advice, as well as supporting the development and mentoring of team members.

The Tax Advisory Manager / Senior Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Delivering tailored personal tax advice to clients, supporting them with complex issues such as residence and domicile, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, succession planning, trusts, transactions, asset acquisitions, disposals, and wealth structuring.
• Managing client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and identifying planning opportunities.
• Delivering on advisory projects for clients & leading implementation of tax planning.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to provide integrated solutions to clients, including cross-disciplinary projects.
• Mentoring and supervising others whilst delegating work effectively and providing regular feedback.
• Overseeing the preparation and review of personal tax returns to ensure compliance and identify advisory opportunities.
• Leading written and oral correspondence with HMRC, including managing enquiries and resolving technical matters.
• Supporting activities through participation in business development opportunities, proposals, client meetings, and thought leadership.
• Managing budgets, billing, and WIP efficiently, maintaining profitability across your portfolio.

About You:

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional who is looking to move beyond compliance into a more client-facing, strategic role, with the support and flexibility to grow within a collaborative and dynamic environment:

• Relevant qualification (CA, ATT, CTA, STEP or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation, with an advisory mindset and advisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – confident in dealing with clients and building relationships.
• Project and time management skills, where they are used to working to tight deadlines and budgets.
• Experience in advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, partnerships, and/or international clients.
• Passionate about developing others and contributing to a positive team culture.
• A leader of your work and your professional learning.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Why Tax?

The role of a tax adviser is transforming; technology and legislation present opportunities for us to differentiate ourselves and provide an unsurpassed client service – with more efficiency, greater innovation, and deeper insight. A career in tax at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, and you’ll be joining an award-winning tax practice, spanning an extensive range of corporate, personal, and specialist tax services.

In 2019 we won the 2019 Tolley’s Taxation Award for Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm, and 2024 saw the team take home another Tolley’s win - Best Private Client Tax Practice, praised by judges for how we put clients “at the heart” of all our work. We do more than crunch numbers - you’ll build close relationships with our clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing advice and guidance that offers real value.

And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity, or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.